African College of Commerce and Technology

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African College of Commerce and Technology
ACCT CUMPUS.jpg
Other name
ACCT Uganda
MottoInvest in skills
Type Private
EstablishedApril 14, 1986
Founder Ndemere Adrian
Academic affiliation
Makerere University Business School (MUBS)
Kyambogo University
Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board (UBTEB)
Directorate of Industrial Training (DIT)
Chairman Banugire Firimoon
President Mulenga Martin
Vice-presidentAlinda Kofudensi
Principal Tumusiime Andrew
DirectorNdemere Adrian
Academic staff
50
Administrative staff
12
Students8200+
Location,
Uganda

1°15′32.040″S29°58′41.160″E / 1.25890000°S 29.97810000°E / -1.25890000; 29.97810000
CampusUrban campus
Website acct.ac.ug

African College of Commerce and Technology (abbreviated ACCT) is a private tertiary educational institution focusing on business, management, entrepreneurship, technical and information communication technology courses located in Kabale District, Uganda. [1] The programs ACCT offers are examined by different examinations bodies in Uganda like the Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board (UBTEB). The college is both day and boarding and students are of both genders. [2]

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History

African College of Commerce and Technology was established and commissioned as a business education institution under the name African College of Commerce on 14 April 1986. [3] It was registered and recognized by the Ministry of Education in Uganda in June 1986. [4] The college had its first graduation ceremony in 1990. [5]

Timeline

Academic units

Faculty of Business and Management

The following Programmes are offered at the Faculty of Business and Management:

Diploma ProgrammesCertificate Programmes
Accountancy and FinanceAccountancy and Finance
Business AdministrationBusiness Administration
Business ComputingBusiness Management
Marketing and Sales ManagementEntrepreneurship and Businesses Management
Micro-finance ManagementPublic Administration and Management
Public Administration and ManagementBusiness Studies

Faculty of Vocational

The following Programmes are offered in at the Faculty of Vocational at the college:

Diploma ProgrammesCertificate Programmes
Computing and Information TechnologyComputing and Information Technology
Environmental ManagementJournalism
JournalismLibrary and Information Studies
Library and Information ManagementRecords Management
Records ManagementTourism and Hotel Management
Tourism and Hotel ManagementSecretarial and Information Management
Secretarial and Office AdministrationHotel and Institutional Catering
Tourism and Hospitality Management
Cosmetology

Faculty of Engineering

The following Programmes are offered in the Faculty of Engineering at the college:

Diploma ProgrammesCertificate Programmes
Building and Civil EngineeringAdvanced Certificate in Plumbing
Computer Science and Electronics EngineeringElectronics Technology
Electrical EngineeringMachining and Fitting
Industrial CeramicsElectrical Engineering
Lathe Turning and Shoe MakingIndustrial Ceramics
Mechanical EngineeringLather Turning and Shoe Making
Renewable EnergiesSolar Energy
Tailoring, Fashion, and DesignRenewable Energies
Water EngineeringTailoring, Fashion, and Design
Internet of Things [10] Welding and Fabrication
Automotive Mechanics
National Certificate in Building Construction
Electrical Installation Systems and Maintenance
Internet of Things

Faculty of Education

The college offers a Diploma in Instructor and Technical Teacher Education (DITTE) of Kyambogo University with the following specializations:

Notable alumni

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